Have you heard these buzzwords and/or catchphrases? Paleo. Gluten sensitivity. Vitamix. Farm to table. What about kale, chia seeds, quinoa — really, quinoa? How can this become the next big thing when most of us can't even pronounce it? Before you can say "hold the gluten," every health article you read and every health nut you know is posting recipes for delicious "green" smoothies and buckwheat pancakes. Here, we discuss and debunk what's coming in 2015.
- Health & Wellness
7 Simple—yet Surprising—Signs of Breast Cancer
When most people think of the signs of breast cancer, they think of finding a lump or getting a questionable result on a mammogram. Although breast lumps may be one of the most common signs of breast cancer, the condition can actually be detected in a variety of other somewhat less-obvious ways, such as: 1. […] Continue reading
- Home & Family
Efforts Increasing to Block Drunk Drivers from Starting a Car
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to do more to prevent drunk drivers from causing accidents on the highway. With over 10,000 people killed every year, they are pushing for the development and implementation of “Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS),” safety technology that can help detect a driver’s blood alcohol concentration […] Continue reading
- In The Workplace
How to Combat Sexism in the Workplace
At a recent conference that included a discussion on “Lingering Gender Issues,” the moderator asked for a show of hands of women who had recently encountered some type of discrimination or sexism at work. Approximately 95 percent of the attendees rose their hands and provided examples such as “Oh, I guess you are wearing the […] Continue reading
- Lifestyle & Leisure
Step Outside: Why Getting Outdoors is Good for the Soul
Fresh air. Beautiful sunshine. A walk along the ocean. A hike in the mountains. Flowing rivers. Picturesque scenery. A beautiful sunset. Whose spirit is not lifted with these thoughts? Spending time outdoors is good for your health, spirit and emotional well-being. Many of us work and live inside of […] Continue reading
- Smart Travel
Hit and Runs on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself from a Growing Problem
If it seems like more and more fatal hit and run stories are appearing in your news feed, you’re not imagining it. Continue reading
